Maersk Growth

Hi! We are Maersk Growth, and since 2017, we have been the anchor of external innovation at A.P. Moller - Maersk. With a portfolio of 40+ supply chain and climate tech startups, a team of industry experts and alumni, and an independent investment mandate, we are bridging external innovation with internal excellence. Our track record includes successful proofs-of-concept, commercial collaborations, and invaluable partnerships with leading startups worldwide 🌍 In 2021, we added the strategic partnership avenue to our offerings to accelerate the impact of innovation across Maersk. We guide both business partners and startups through the proof-of-concept cycle via transparent processes to ensure maximum value creation and foster long-term partnerships 🤝 Our investment efforts and strategic partnerships span beyond borders. In essence, we are guided by tech innovations digitising, democratising, and decarbonising supply chains, which are instrumental in steering Maersk's journey towards a sustainable future 🚢 Our current investment compass points to early-stage energy transition solutions, yet our mission extends far beyond these horizons. Emphasising Maersk's commitment to decarbonisation and net zero targets, the purpose of the investment initiatives is to support the transformation of our industry and Maersk, and they are not limited geographically⚡ 📧 Are you looking for Growth? Because we might be looking for you! Reach out directly, join our journey, or follow along from afar for weekly updates and insights. 👉🏼 Reach us via Growth@Maersk.com.

🏃♂️ Calling all startup founders, investors, and innovators! 🏃♀️ Join us on November 28th as we repeat the successful Runway to Growth social run! We'll be running a chilled 5K around the scenic Kastellet, focusing on great conversations rather than pace🏁 Whether you’re passionate about supply chain tech or energy transition innovation, this is a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and expand your network in a relaxed, energetic environment. And after we hit the finish line? We’ll enjoy a chilled Mikkeller beer and a casual mingle to keep the conversations flowing. 🍻 Check out all the details and sign up here 👉 https://lu.ma/uzqood9x

Friday is here, and so is your brief! 🔥 Powering up the german grid game with smarter energy storage ⚡ Berlin-based energy storage startup terralayr has raised €62 million in equity and €15 million in debt to accelerate the growth of its grid-scale energy storage platform. The funding round was led by Creandum, Earlybird, and Norrsken VC, with participation from Picus Capital and Rive Private Investment. Terralayr aggregates and virtualizes energy storage assets, allowing battery owners to sell capacity more efficiently. The company plans to expand its operations in Germany and is eyeing future opportunities in the U.S., particularly in California and Texas. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbAWJ4sd   Speeding up EV dreams with self-healing batteries 🏁 Adden Energy, a Waltham-based startup developing next-generation lithium-metal solid-state battery technology, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by At One Ventures. The funds will support the construction of a roll-to-roll pilot production facility to scale the company's self-healing battery technology, which promises to double driving range and cut charge times for electric vehicles. With participation from Primavera Capital Group, Rhapsody Venture Partners, and MassVentures, the funding will accelerate Adden Energy’s goal of achieving EV parity with internal combustion engines by 2028. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejQGiw-J Code on clean energy innovation cracked 🔢 Berlin-based AI startup Dunia.ai has raised €10.6 million in a funding round co-led by Elaia and redalpine, with participation from the EIC, Pace Ventures, and Kindred Capital. Dunia.ai leverages AI-driven material discovery to accelerate the development of catalysts for clean energy solutions, such as green hydrogen and CO2 conversion technologies. The funding will support the expansion of Dunia’s self-driving lab, which aims to reduce the time needed to discover advanced materials from decades to under three years, driving innovation in the global energy transition. 👉 https://bit.ly/40ecB8D Unifuel’s SAF breakthrough ready to take flight ✈️ California-based Universal Fuel Technologies (Unifuel), a developer of cost-cutting technology for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, has raised $3 million in a seed round led by TO VC, with participation from Alchemist Accelerator, Claire Technologies, and World Star Aviation. Unifuel's proprietary Flexiforming process upgrades low-value byproducts, such as renewable naphtha and LPG, into high-value SAF, potentially reducing SAF production costs by up to 50% and carbon emissions by 75%. The funding will support the advancement of its technology and the establishment of lab space in Texas. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWvifYDr

Ready for TechCrunch Disrupt?🤔   Next week, we’ll be in San Francisco for what promises to be an incredible event centred on innovations transforming industries today. At Maersk Growth, we’re focused on finding and supporting startups driving the Energy Transition and enhancing Supply Chain Tech - and TechCrunch is the perfect place to explore these frontiers.   Mads Hebbelstrup, who will be our boots on the ground, shares; "Tech innovation is shaping the future of our industry, and there’s no better place to witness that transformation than at TechCrunch Disrupt.   I’m thrilled to meet some of the brightest minds driving change, from fellow investors to pioneering founders. It's always inspiring to hear fresh perspectives and explore opportunities for collaboration.   This year, I’m especially focused on how AI and data revolutionise supply chain efficiency, the latest innovations in decarbonising logistics, and how startups and corporates can scale impactful solutions together.   I’ll also catch up with a few of our West Coast portfolio stars, including Boxbot, who are pushing boundaries in logistics automation and sustainable supply chains.   Let's connect if you're at TechCrunch Disrupt and want to chat about investment opportunities or shaping a more sustainable future!"🤝

Are you looking for Growth? Because we might be looking for you! Are you passionate about startups and innovation? Alright, stop 🎶collaborate and listen...🎶 Jokes aside, we’re on the lookout for an ambitious Student Assistant to help us discover cutting-edge startups and support our mission to decarbonise global supply chains. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience across the full venture capital investment cycle while working with a dynamic team at the forefront of corporate venture innovation. What’s in it for you, you might ask? Well... 🔮Insight into the venture capital world 🙋♂️An opportunity to build your network in decarbonisation and supply chain tech 👩🏭The chance to work closely with a dedicated team and contribute to impactful innovation projects Ready to dive in? Apply here👉 https://lnkd.in/d5TafR3R

Run with us? 👀 In short... 📅October 24th, 5PM 🏃♂️A social 5K around the scenic Kastellet 🧭Guided by the local Mikkeller Running Club 🙋♂️Connect with likeminded supply chain tech and energy transition innovators 🍺Over a chilled Mikkeller beer Check out all the details and sign up here 👉 https://lu.ma/il0sk4lp

What happens when curiosity meets collaboration? The afterglow of PortFest continues to shine at the Maersk Growth office after welcoming a diverse group of our portfolio founders to our HQ in Copenhagen last month. Amongst others, Ben Tracy from VIZION joined us to engage with the Growth team, Maersk stakeholders and not at least portfolio founders. "My participation in PortFest truly helped me understand the value that Maersk sees in the startup ecosystem. I was inspired by the stories of Maersk’s corporate evolution and had the chance to connect with leaders across the organisation to gain clear insights into their approach to innovation and visibility. Every conversation was marked by genuine curiosity, and amongst other topics, we explored exciting opportunities to integrate Vizion's container intelligence data within Maersk's visibility systems. All in all, my time in Copenhagen was very well spent and I can't wait to be back soon."

Friday is here and so is your brief!🔥 Supercharges Retail Tech with Smarter Forecasting 🔮 Paris-based retail tech startup autone has raised $17 million in a Series A funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from previous investors including Speedinvest, Y Combinator, and Seedcamp. Founded in 2020, Autone provides demand forecasting and inventory management solutions aimed at helping mid-market retailers and premium brands optimize sales, reduce waste, and streamline manual tasks. The funding will be used to expand Autone's customer base, which already includes brands like Courreges, Roberto Cavalli, and Stussy, and continue developing its platform to tackle supply chain complexities. 👉https://lnkd.in/gzkpjpCN AI-Driven Supply Chain Automation Gains Traction🤖  BackOps AI, an AI-driven platform for automating supply chain logistics, has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding led by Gradient, Google's early-stage AI fund, with participation from 10VC. The San Francisco-based company aims to streamline supply chain operations by integrating AI into existing workflows, enabling businesses to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks. BackOps.ai will use the funding to scale its operations and expand its product offerings to meet growing customer demand. 👉https://lnkd.in/eaJJN8Rs   Octavia Carbon Gears Up to Clear the Air 😶🌫️ Kenya-based Octavia Carbon, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup, has raised $3.9 million in a seed round co-led by Lateral Frontiers VC and E4EAfrica. The funding will support Octavia’s efforts to scale its carbon removal technology, which captures carbon from the air and stores it underground. With two machines currently operational, the company aims to increase its capture capacity to 1,500 tons per year by 2025. Octavia has also secured $1.1 million in advance sales of carbon credits and secured 12 clients already, with Danish carbon removal marketplace Klimate.co being one of its largest customers. 👉https://lnkd.in/dAbbiBpT Equilibrium Energy Powers the Clean Energy Transition⚡ San Francisco-based Equilibrium Energy has raised $39 million in a Series B funding round led by DCVC, with participation from Valo Ventures and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The funding will accelerate the development of Equilibrium's AI-driven platform for managing grid-scale battery systems and optimizing power volatility, supporting its mission to transition society to clean energy. Equilibrium currently manages 260 MW / 380 MWh of battery tolls and plans to expand its operations across the U.S. 👉

Exciting news from Maersk Growth! 🚀 We’re proud to announce that Aarzoo Sharma has taken on a new role as Group President for Batteries and Energy Storage at the EIC Scaling Club! Aarzoo’s extensive expertise in venture capital, deep tech, and corporate-scale-up collaborations makes her a perfect fit to help accelerate innovation in Europe’s energy and storage sectors. As part of this role, she’ll be connecting with founders, investors, and industry stakeholders to support the growth of groundbreaking deep tech solutions across Europe. 💡🔋 She will also be at the EIC Scaling Club - Scale 100 Forum on October 21-22. If you are a founder or investor interested in all things Climate x Logistics & Shipping then please do reach out! 🙋♀️

🏃♂️ Calling all startup founders, investors, and innovators! 🏃♀️ Join us on October 24th for the first-ever Runway to Growth event, hosted by Maersk Growth! We'll be running a social 5K around the scenic Kastellet, guided by the local Mikkeller Running Club. Whether you’re passionate about supply chain tech or energy transition innovation, this is a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people and expand your network in a relaxed, energetic environment. And after we hit the finish line? We’ll enjoy a chilled Mikkeller beer and a casual mingle to keep the conversations flowing. 🍻 Check out all the details and sign up here 👉 https://lu.ma/il0sk4lp